Chris recommends: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Genre: Historical fiction
Reading level: Adult
Summary: The Roosevelts put people out of work by preserving land instead of using it for lumber. A farmer decides to build a Swiss chalet, which becomes a summer camp for rich children. At this camp, the son and daughter of one of the most influential families in the area go missing. This novel combines family secrets with forgotten history.
Join our homeschool club on August 14 for a program all about oceans: what they do for us, why we need to protect them, and how we can help.
Join our homeschool book club to learn how to safely engage with dogs on August 7 at 1pm.
Audrey recommends: Amber and Clay by Laura Amy Schlitz
Genre: Historical fiction novel in verse
Reading level: YA
Summary: In Ancient Greece, a stable-boy-turned-philosophy-student and a devotee to the wild goddess Artemis cross paths in the most unexpected way.
Audrey says: “Hermes here. The Greek god — No. Don’t put down the book — I’m talking to you. If the lines look like poetry, relax. This book is shorter than it looks.”
This book is truly a work of art. This hybrid novel combines poetry, prose, and artwork to create a whole greater than the sum of its parts. The book freely traverses between history and fantasy: we hear from real ancient philosopher Socrates, but also from the perspective of various gods of the Greek pantheon. The living world and the ghostly afterlife are treated with equal weight. Hermes quotes contemporary literary criticism. We read modern museum labels of historical artifacts, and then read Schlitz’s imagined provenance and what their significance might have been. This is genuinely the most unique book I’ve ever read.
“This is their story. When it’s over, if you like, you can tell me what it means.”
Join us for storytime at 11am on July 31 for a special guest reader: Mrs. O’Hare from Captain Isaac Paine School!
Whether you’re a Dungeons and Dragons veteran or have never even rolled a die before, we welcome all players to the table!
We have all the dice sets and worksheets. Just bring your great ideas!
Sign up by contacting Audrey at adubois@fosterlibraries.org or by using our online form.
Enjoy hilarious show from “stand-up chameleon” Jackson Gillman! The performance will take place on August 14 at 6pm at Foster Public Library. Register by calling the library or using our online form.
Every month, the artsy members of our Craft Circle gather to learn a new skill. Relax and converse while creating stunningly patterned seashells in the cool of the libraries.
For the first time, Craft Circle will take place at both libraries: Thursday, August 15 at 6:30 at Foster Public Library, and Saturday, August 24 at Tyler Free Library. Materials are limited; sign up by calling either library or using our online form.
Join us for an educational program presented by Animal Rescue RI. On August 9 at 1pm at Foster Public Library, children ages 5 and up will learn how to safely engage with dogs and keep themselves from getting hurt. Sign up by calling the library or use our online form.
Decorate your hands with the beautiful art of henna! Emily will be at Foster Public Library on August 20 to work her design magic on you.
This program is limited to 12 participants. Please call the library or sign up online to register.
